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FT12 KDZ

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

148,048 mi
Last recorded148,048 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 148,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 137,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 137,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 129,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 129,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 122,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 122,600 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Day running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,460 miles

Nearside Front Day running light inoperative

Fail 1 Mar 2022 115,460 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Day running light inoperative

Pass 2 Mar 2021 110,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 110,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 100,723 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,026 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 88,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 61,640 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,874 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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FT12 KDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT12 KDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FT12 KDZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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